Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd The Field is a monthly glossy magazine dedicated to those brave souls who shoot, fish and hunt way beyond the call of duty. Since 1853, its staff has selflessly brought its readers the cream of rural life, be it pheasant shooting, dry-fly fishing or the distinct merits of Cheval Blanc. If you love field sports, errant terriers and very foxy friends at hunt balls, The Field is for you.
The Field
It’s time to raise our game • Shoots can be justifiably proud of their impressive record on biodiversity net gains, but Sir Jim Paice believes there is still more to be done to safeguard the future of fieldsports
Field in focus
Doubts over Observer claims as The Ritz confirms grouse is on the menu
Managed moors our best hope
One good deed…
FIELD CHAMPIONS
News in brief
October diary
Attenborough Nature Reserve confirms anglers could return
The Field’s Almanac
SPORTING WAGERS Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe • PARIS, 1-2 OCTOBER 2022
Kit to covert • Our monthly guide to everything notable in the field for sporting enthusiasts and those keen on country life
Letters
Generating interest • The increasing demand for electricity and the drive towards net zero offers many opportunities, says Rupert Bates, making a 600-acre estate on Scotland’s north-west coast a highly appealing prospect
Country estate of the month • HAY PLACE ESTATE, BINSTED, ALTON, HAMPSHIRE
Six of the best: Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Tusky bruisers and jumbo tuna • Wild boar fever grips the Cross household as Serena counts the days to a hunting trip abroad; meanwhile, Neil is dreaming of the monster bluefin lurking just off the Cornish coastline
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They came in singles, pairs and small groups, and 15 minutes later they were still coming, against a magnificent backdrop of a rainbow that arched across the wide East Anglian sky Saham Hall Norfolk • Guns enjoy testing sport during a glorious autumn day on an estate whose conservation ethos is changing hearts and minds
A revolution in English gunmaking • In this world exclusive, The Field discovers the blend of gunmaking art and cutting-edge technology that has combined to create the new Gallyon shotgun
Entirely well-mannered • Stallions still raise the odd eyebrow in the field, but those who pilot them insist they have the brains and the brawn to be a real asset
A noble club with a tangled history • The legendary Houghton Fishing Club, which counts lords and knights among its elite membership, celebrates its 200th anniversary this year
He who dies with the most toys wins • As monarchs disappeared from the battlefield, hunting became the arena in which courtiers vied for favour, and their weapons needed to set them apart
Give the Norfolk a chance • Intertwined with the warp and weft of rural life, the traditional Norfolk jacket is enjoying a revival among those who want to look the part on the peg this season
GET YOUR HANDS ON A NORFOLK
RETRO TO SAVOUR
The ultimate farmhand • It may have started life as a rough sketch on a napkin, but the hugely versatile UTV and its ATV predecessor are now an indispensable part of country living
FIVE BEST SECURITY OPTIONS FOR ATV/UTV
FIVE ATVS TO CONSIDER
Boys’ toys • From luxury cars to tough watches, here is The Field’s guide to the latest fieldsports gear and gadgets
In the bag • The Field’s pick of gun slips and cartridge bags to see you through this season – and beyond
Border dogs with real character • Taking their name from a novel by Sir Walter Scott, Dandie Dinmont terriers were a fitting addition to a celebration of the writer’s life
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